How to Repurpose Leftover Sauces and Toppings
on Feb 09, 2022, Updated Jul 12, 2024
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What to do with a leftover sauce? That’s one of my favorite questions – because the answers always lead to another great meal! We all know that there are lots of great ways to re-purpose certain kinds of foods: leftover chicken, steak or rice, for instance. But so many times I make a sauce or a sautéed topping for one meal, and have some leftover – and THAT is a whole other kind of pleasure in repurposing.
How to Repurpose Leftover Sauces and Toppings: Smart ideas for using up those leftover sauces in new and exciting ways!
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10 Ways to Use Leftover Sauces and Toppings
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
Frankly if you served a shoe over polenta I would be happy. But this salmon is so much better.
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Steak Fajitas
There will be no orderer's remorse for you, not today. This is what you really wanted.
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Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce turns roasted cauliflower into something special.
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Fried Fish Sandwich
A fried fish sandwich dripping with tartar sauce is one of the great pleasures of summer, and very easy to make at home.
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Perfect Whipped Fresh Ricotta
Whipped Ricotta 101. If you add one thing to your fridge pantry arsenal this summer, make it this 5 minute add-on to all kinds of dishes.
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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Madeira and Leek Cream Sauce
Please don't ever forget about pork chops. These have a lush sauce that feels restaurant-sophisticated, but they are a super easy skillet meal.
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Sweet Sauces To Make Dessert More Special
Blintzes
Sweet breakfast crepes are stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, topped with berry sauce, and surprisingly easy to make.
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Chocolate Peanut Cornflake Crunch
The best thing to happen to a bowl of ice cream since fudge sauce.
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And in the same spirit, check out 10 Things To Make With Leftover Pesto.
